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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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